named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Behavioral Health
Delivers mental health and substance use services through nurses, social workers, and counselors, including outreach and identity-affirming care for LGBTQIA+ individuals.
Health Plans
Offers managed care plans designed to help members stay healthy and independent in their homes, partnering with insurers and hospital networks for cost-effective care.
Home Care
Provides in-home nursing, rehabilitation therapy, and support services for seniors and individuals recovering from illness or surgery, delivered by interdisciplinary teams including nurses, physical therapists, and home health aides.
Hospice Care
Offers end-of-life care focused on comfort and dignity, including medical, emotional, and spiritual support, with specialized programs for veterans and bereavement counseling for families.
LGBTQIA+ Outreach Program
Provides community outreach and identity-affirming care for LGBTQIA+ older adults, with trained liaisons and culturally sensitive service delivery.
Veterans Home Care and Hospice Program
Specialized care for veterans, including veteran liaison support, benefits navigation, and culturally competent services through partnerships with the Veterans Administration.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Home Care Services for Elderly and Disabled 2 activities
- Personal care and home health aide servicesProvides home health aide services including bathing, grooming, dressing, and shaving for patients requiring personal care support. These services are part of a broader home care model serving high-risk and elderly populations.
- Provision of home care and hospice servicesProvides comprehensive in-home health care and hospice services to over 99,000 patients and members daily across New York City, Westchester, and Long Island, including nursing, therapy, social work, and end-of-life care. Services are delivered by a team of over 11,500 staff and are accredited by CHAP with Age-Friendly Care at Home and Home Health Heart Failure certifications.
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Short-Term Rehabilitation Therapy 1 activity
- Delivery of specialized clinical therapies in home settingsProvides physical, occupational, and speech-language therapy services in patients’ homes to improve mobility, daily living skills, and communication. Includes caregiver education, assistive equipment training, and swallowing rehabilitation for patients with chronic or complex conditions.
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Biomedical Research and Innovation 1 activity
- Health care research and policy analysisConducts research through the Center for Home Care Policy & Research to inform best practices in home-based care delivery and health policy, contributing to evidence-based models and clinical performance standards.
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LGBTQ+ Aging Support Programs 1 activity
- Identity-affirming care programs for veterans and LGBTQ+ individualsOperates veteran liaison programs providing peer support, VA coordination, and benefits assistance, and offers LGBTQIA+ liaison services to ensure culturally competent, affirming care for older adults. Includes staff training on identity-specific needs.
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Healthcare Workforce Training & Career Pathways 1 activity
- Nursing workforce development and academic partnershipsOperates a nurse residency program for new hires and partners with nursing schools to strengthen clinical capacity and support the development of skilled home care professionals.
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Grief Support Groups and Counseling 1 activity
- Social, spiritual, and nutritional support servicesOffers social work, spiritual care counseling, bereavement support for up to 13 months post-death, and registered dietitian services focused on nutritional support for hospice patients. Includes assistance with legal and insurance forms, cultural or religious rituals, and grief workshops.
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Volunteer-Driven Residential Care Support 1 activity
- Volunteer engagement and support servicesEngages 345 volunteers who contribute over 27,600 hours annually to support patients through visits, companionship, creative activities, and administrative support. Includes specialized volunteers in pet therapy, multilingual communication, music, and end-of-life presence.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
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4 years on record · 2020–2024
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 4
- ANDREW N SCHIFF M D — DIRECTOR
- DANIEL SAVITT — DIRECTOR;EX-OFFICIO - CEO/PRES
- PETER L HUTCHINGS — CHAIR - DIRECTOR
- PHYLLIS J MILLS BSN RN — SECRETARY - DIRECTOR
relationships · 12
Who they work with
- American Heart Association Government — Certified VNS Health for Home Health Heart Failure care.
- American Heart Association Government — Holds credential from the American Heart Association for commitment to improving quality of life and clinical outcomes.
- American Heart Association Government — Partnered with the American Heart Association to earn Home Health Heart Failure certification by meeting evidence-based standards.
- Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Government — Recipient of a 5-star quality rating for home care services.
- Community Health Accreditation Partner Government — Accredited VNS Health Home Care program and awarded Age-Friendly Care at Home certification and deemed status.
- Community Health Accreditation Partner Government — Received Age-Friendly Care certification from Community Health Accreditation Partner (CHAP) for person-centered care delivery.
- Community Health Accreditation Partners (CHAP) Government — Accredited provider of home care and hospice services with CHAP Accreditation and Age-Friendly Care at Home Certification.
- Crain’s Government — VNS Health was named to Crain’s “Best Places to Work in New York City” list in 2025.
- Henry Street Settlement Government — VNSNY was originally part of the Henry Street Settlement before becoming a separate agency in 1944.
- Nestmed Partner — Partnership to implement an ambient AI platform for clinical documentation during home care visits.
- VNS Health Partner — Volunteer program operated in partnership with VNS Health
- Veterans Administration Government — Works directly with the Veterans Administration on behalf of veteran patients to support benefits access and care coordination.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Barrier-Reduced, Collaborative Hospice Accessmethodology: barrier_reduced_hospice_accessBy meeting patients where they are in their end-of-life journey and collaboratively addressing personal and systemic barriers, we increase hospice utilization, because tailored support and clinician partnerships make care accessible and acceptable.
- Data-Driven, Proactive Care Managementmethodology: data_driven_care_managementBy using data analytics to identify high-risk patients and guide clinical decisions, we improve outcomes and reduce avoidable hospitalizations, because early intervention based on predictive insights enables timely, targeted care.
- Identity-Affirming and Culturally Competent Caremethodology: identity_affirming_careBy designing care around patients' identities and cultural backgrounds, including veteran and LGBTQ+ status, we build trust and improve engagement, because shared understanding and respect for lived experience reduce barriers to care.
- Person-Centered, Integrated Care Modelmethodology: person_centered_integrated_careBy aligning care with individual goals and life stages through interdisciplinary teams, we improve health outcomes and support independent living, because personalized, holistic care increases engagement and reduces hospitalizations.